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Podcast: Why researchers should drop the jargon and speak out

South African researchers, Dr. Amber Abrams and Dr. Anna James educate the public on the human right to access Water and Sanitation. Copyright: Neal Schachat

Season 4, Episode 50

Findings from scientific research have the power to address pressing challenges in society, from climate change to disease outbreaks.

But what happens when important discoveries from these studies are left to gather dust in libraries or academic journals?

In this episode of Africa Science Focus, reporter Michael Kaloki speaks with African scientists and researchers about the need for better communication of scientific research.

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Jackie Opara-Fatoye, a science journalist and deputy coordinator at SciDevNet, Sub-Saharan Africa, highlights some of the barriers to effective science communication, including limited funding, technical jargon, and poor media coverage.

South African researchers Teboho Mofokeng and Amber Abrams share their experiences using local radio stations and engaging communities to promote their study on water sustainability.

Bosede Afolabi, a Nigerian professor of obstetrics and gynaecology, pushes for increased government funding to expand the reach of scientific research.

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This podcast was supported by the Science Granting Councils Initiative which aims to strengthen the institutional capacities of 18 public science funding agencies in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Africa Science Focus is produced by SciDev.Net and distributed in association with your local radio station

This piece was produced by SciDev.Net’s Sub-Saharan Africa English desk.

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